Senior Global Total Rewards Project Manager
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Senior Global Total Rewards Project Manager (FTC)
London, UK or Paris, France
Job posting will close: 17/10/2025
AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Global Reward Centre of Excellence (COE) team has responsibility for designing global reward policies and philosophy for AXA XL, including the annual cycle process design, calendar and communications, AXA Group standards and governance, Long Term Incentive Design/Administration and Executive Compensation Review. The team also provides client coverage to our global and corporate function business areas and oversees our regional business unit total reward teams to ensure consistent execution and delivery of AXA XL’s Total Reward programmes and initiatives.
What you’ll be doing
What will your essential responsibilities include?
Project Management
* Lead and manage end‑to‑end total reward projects, including job architecture, communications and operational excellence.
* Develop detailed project plans, timelines and stakeholder engagement strategies.
* Ensure timely delivery of reward initiatives across multiple geographies.
Global Compensation Strategy
* Support development and execution of global compensation frameworks, including base pay, variable pay and equity programmes.
* Partner with regional HR teams to ensure local relevance and regulatory compliance.
Stakeholder Management
* Partner with HR, Finance, Legal and business leaders to understand needs and priorities.
* Communicate clearly and regularly with stakeholders to share updates, gather input and manage expectations.
* Build trust and alignment across regions and functions.
Risk & Compliance
* Ensure projects and processes are compliant with regulations, internal audit and risk processes.
Total Rewards Policies and Processes
* Continuous review and improvement of policies, processes, practices and guidelines to ensure global consistency.
* Development of new policies and guidelines as required.
Governance
* Collaborate with HR colleagues to ensure adherence and implementation of project governance, reporting timelines, budgets and resource planning.
Compensation Partnering
* Provide compensation consulting and thought leadership on reward policies and procedures, philosophy, internal and external market positioning, job evaluation and other aspects of compensation, ensuring clients effectively recruit and retain top talent.
* Support annual cycle planning and execution as the primary contact for HR Business Partners and respective Leadership Team members in your client group.
* Owner of promotion and international mobility case management processes.
* Perform complex analyses and present findings to HR Business Partners and managers to facilitate talent and reward decisions.
* Consult with HR Business Partners, Recruiting and Managers to create competitive offer packages for key strategic hires.
* Partner Regional Reward teams to ensure consistent execution and delivery of AXA XL’s global reward policies and philosophy.
* Assess market conditions and pay practices to ensure competitiveness of compensation programmes. Regularly collaborate with internal HR clients, COEs and multidisciplinary senior‑level leaders.
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
* Proven international expertise and overall knowledge in Compensation & Benefits.
* Effective technical knowledge, solid governance and stakeholder management required for coordination and supervision, continuous planning, problem‑solving and networking.
* Ability to work independently and lead initiatives as needed.
* Developed Project & Change management skills.
* People Management: indirect management skills to secure right support for project delivery.
* Excellent relationship, interpersonal, communication and influencing skills.
* Proven ethics with high level of commitment, judgement and influence at senior levels including negotiations.
* Excellent written and verbal communication, consultative/client service skills.
* Not afraid to challenge the status quo to simplify processes.
* Result‑oriented: quality and fast delivery mindset, especially.
* Detailed analytical skills with ability to act as expert and counsel.
* Preferred fluency in French and English.
* Experience working within a globally matrixed organisation.
What we offer
Inclusion
AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We aim to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work.
* Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters worldwide.
* Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements.
* Enhanced family‑friendly leave benefits.
* Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index.
* Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter.
Total Rewards
AXA XL’s Reward programme is designed to care for what matters most – full health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It offers competitive compensation and personalised, inclusive benefits that evolve with you.
We’re committed to rewarding your contribution long‑term so you can be your best self today and look forward with confidence.
Sustainability
At AXA XL, sustainability is integral to our business strategy. We protect natural ecosystems, address climate change and embed sustainable practices across operations. Our 2023‑26 strategy “Roots of Resilience” focuses on nature protection, climate action and ESG integration.
Our Pillars
* Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues.
* Addressing climate change: Effects like unpredictable weather, rising temperatures, sea‑level rise cause social inequalities and disruption. A net‑zero strategy, new insurance products and mobilising for societal solutions.
* Integrating ESG: All companies must build resilience; we incorporate ESG into internal processes, practices and reporting.
* AXA Hearts in Action: Voluntary giving programmes – Matching Gifts, Volunteering Leave and annual volunteering day (Global Day of Giving).
Who we are
AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, solves complex risks. We combine a capital platform, data‑driven insights, leading technology and the best talent in an agile, inclusive workspace to deliver top client service across property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.
Learn more at axaxl.com
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
Insurance
AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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